Security agencies say the operation forms part of wider efforts to dismantle urban criminal networks and restore public confidence in Mityana Municipality.
Nexus Media has verified the authenticity of a presidential statement confirming the postponement of this year’s Martyrs’ Day celebrations due to Ebola concerns connected to Eastern Congo.
Health experts warn that the Bundibugyo Ebola strain presents a unique challenge due to the absence of approved vaccines and targeted treatments, increasing reliance on rapid detection, strict contact tracing, community awareness, and cross-border coordination to contain transmission.
Beyond the island district itself, the Kalangala by-election is increasingly being viewed as an early political temperature test between the ruling NRM and the opposition NUP following the 2026 general elections. With sympathy, legacy politics, and party dominance all colliding in one race, the outcome could carry significance far beyond the shores of Ssese Islands.
The suspension of roadside parking along one of Kampala’s busiest commercial corridors signals a broader shift toward stricter urban traffic management as city authorities intensify efforts to decongest the Central Business District and improve mobility within the capita